1983 Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent Lace Dress designer-zandra-rhodes Note that the inner waist

Note that the inner waist hooks can be adjusted and you can probably go up or down at least an inch bigger through the waist and perhaps 1-2" down if needed

The photos don't quite convey the strong lines of the piece that lends itself the the sculptural feel of this design - I took one of the photos lying flat so you can see just how defined the shape is

The skirt is full and has flat pleats worked into it to give it maximum movement

Love this amazing print maxi dress piece from Mr Dino

The front is amazingly pretty - the entire top of the bodice has a stunning cotton cut out lace applique that has been done in huge stylized circles

1983 Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent Lace Dress designer-zandra-rhodes Note that the inner waistWhile researching the Haute Couture pieces I have just gotten into the shop, it came to my attention that in the present world of Haute Couture, a day dress starts at a price tag of $30,000US dollars. Starts. That is an incredible amount of money and easily makes a dress like this and priced for what it is here, a virtual steal. You also get the added exclusivity with this dress by virtue of the fact that the house of present day Saint Laurent no